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Italian Tomato Passata with Garlic & Herbs

Barcode 5000436266044

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No — Italian Tomato Passata with Garlic & Herbs is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are tomatoes, garlic, dried herbs, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are all basic culinary ingredients and citric acid is a simple additive permitted as non-UPF in this framework. There are no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

garlic (1.5%)
OK

dried herbs (0.2%) (basil, parsley. oregano)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Italian Tomato Passata with Garlic & Herbs

Is Italian Tomato Passata with Garlic & Herbs ultra-processed?

No — Italian Tomato Passata with Garlic & Herbs by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are tomatoes, garlic, dried herbs, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are all basic culinary ingredients and citric acid is a simple additive permitted as non-UPF in this framework. There are no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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